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Aside from the main gacha game factor that both games share,Wuthering WavesandGenshin Impacttake open-world RPGs to new heights. There are some terms which can be easy to recognize and remember forGenshin Impactveterans who are new to theKuro Games specifications. But a majority ofWuthering Waves’specifications are completely new and somewhat incorporate a blend of whatTower Of Fantasyplayers might be used to.
Banner Currency & Gacha Pulling System
Astrites vs Primogems
The main source of gacha inWuthering Wavesis theAstrite. InGenshin Impactterms, these are your Primogems. The crystals you get through exploration, activating beacons, opening chests, and completing quests. you may also obtainastritethrough leveling up characters, Union Level, and Sol-3 Phase Level.
Lustrous Tide vs Acquaint Fate
TheLustrous Tideis a source of currency that can only be used on theWuthering Wavesstandard banner. Like the standard banner inGenshin Impact,players should also be aware thatit is a permanent bannerand only uses specific currency for Gacha pulls. It also advised toonly use Lustrous Pulls on the standard banner and NOT use Astrites. This is because Astrites can also be used on Limited Banners to pull specific characters and their weapons.
Radiant Tide vs Intertwined Fate
TheRadiant TidescanONLYbe used on Limited Banners that run inWuthering Wavesand are considered a rare currency. Astrites can also be converted into Radiant Tides to pull on banners when players reach a certain number.
Forging Tide
A significant and noteworthy difference betweenGenshin Impact’s andWuthering Waves’weapon banner is that the latter has a special type of currency for it. Players can only use Forging Tides to pull on the weapon banner and nothing else.
Lunite vs Genesis Crystal
This is yourrealin-game currency that you buy to purchase more Astrites. Players can purchase Lunites from the in-game store to obtain Astrites and Radiant Tides to aid their gacha pulls.
Lunite Subscription vs Blessing Welkin
Similar to other gacha games,Wuthering Wavesalso incorporates a monthly subscription system where players can use real-life money to purchase cards. The Lunite Subscription awards a set amount of Astrite daily, along with additional rewards for players to claim.
Oscillate/Afterglow Coral vs Stardust/Starglitter
Oscillate and Afterglow Corals are basically in-game vouchers that playersearn through gacha pulling. You obtain it each time you pull on any banner, and it can be redeemed in the game’s shop for items that range from money to ascension materials.
Enhancement Materials
Shell Credits and Resonance Potions
These are your necessities to advance through the game. Shell Credits is the money you will need to level up your characters and purchase various things in the game. Resonance Potions, on the other hand, act as character-level experience materials. InGenshinterms, it’s the equivalent ofHero’s Wits and Mora.
Weapon Enhancement Materials
Weapon enhancement materials are pretty straightforward and can also be found around the map. InWuthering Waves,you useEnergy Cores to level up weapons. This is the equivalent of the Enhancement Ore players give the blacksmith inGenshin Impactbefore leveling a weapon.
Resources
Waveplate and Crystal Solvents
All games include a system where players can replenish a daily amount of energy to use for farming. This is the main energy that has to be consumed to receive any sort of rare reward, either in challenges or boss fights. The Waveplate is the main energy resource and players receive240 Waveplate every 18 hours.
If players run out, the game awards them,through various challenges and quests, Crystal Solvents. These replenish your resources and act asFragile ResinfromGenshin Impact. However, players should keep in mind not to misuse them as Crystal Solvents are in low supply and should only be used when they are really needed. It’s always safer in the endgame to wait for your Waveplate to fully replenish and use it the next day.
Exploration and Character Terminology
Sonance Caskets
Sonance Caskets act as the main resource to level up your Sonance Casket rank. You can exchange them with the help of Relic Merchants around the area. The closest would beChenpi in Jinzhou. These are similar toOculusinGenshin Impactand after submitting them, you can further advance in the game.
Sensor vs Elemental Sight
The Sensor is a module in players' Utility that allows them to see something not quite there. It works parallel toGenshin Impact’s Elemental Skill mechanic, and you may find various collectibles or enemy weaknesses. To activate it, simply head to the Utility screen from the main menu and toggle on the sensor forquick access. This will allow players to quickly switch between the Sensor and Grapple if need be.
Gliding, Flying And Grappling
Wuthering Waveshas an interesting technique for flying in the air, and it’s calledGrappling. This could be slightly similar toGenshin Impact’s usage of the Grana system for exploration and challenges. However, it can be used anytime in the air whilst flying, even when there is no preset module to grapple on in the surrounding area.
In addition, flying also works the same way, where players only need tojump twiceto activate their glider.
Resonance Nexus and Resonance Beacons
This is what Rovers use to travel around Solaris - 3 and the Resonance Nexus is the main point which unlocks the map. Think of this asthe Statue of SevenfromGenshin Impactand the Resonance Beacons around the map are Teleportation Waypoints.
Rover vs Traveler
There are only a few minor differences, but all the attributes are pretty much the same. The only difference is the terminology used:
